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The Seattle-based department store chain calls the store, known as Nordstrom Local, a “neighborhood hub.” The approximately 1,800-square-foot location—at 1273 3rd Ave.—won’t sell clothing, nor any other goods directly. Customers can stop there to pick up an online order, make a return or have an item altered. The store will also host networking and other events.

Company co-president Erik Nordstrom told CNBC Thursday morning that the store hopes to “serve customers on their own terms.”

Before opening a Columbus Circle men’s department store last year, the retailer’s presence in the city had been limited to its Nordstrom Rack discount brand. The Local locations are part of a significant expansion in the city that will culminate next month with the opening of a seven-story, 320,000-square-foot flagship location on West 57th Street.

Nordstrom also operates three Local branded location in California. The 2,200-square-foot West Village location will open Sept. 27th at 13 Seventh Ave.

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